2 Leva (Liberation from Turks) 1969 front 2 Leva (Liberation from Turks) 1969 back
2 Leva (Liberation from Turks) 1969 photo
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2 Leva Liberation from Turks

1969 year
Copper-nickel 11.0 g 30.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1969
Value
2 Leva (2&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.0 g
Diameter
30.1 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6443
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Interpretation of the Relief from Battle of Shipka Pass Memorial.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 1878 * 1968

Engravers: Krum Danjanov, Valentin Starchev

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mintage according to the NGC is 756,759.

Interesting fact

The Liberation from Turks commemorative coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule. The coin features an image of a Bulgarian soldier holding a flag and a shield, symbolizing the country's struggle for independence. The coin's design was created by the renowned Bulgarian artist, Ivan Minekov, who was known for his work in sculpture and medal design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  1900000 - - - - - -

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